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cud·dle

Audio Help [kuhd-l] Pronunciation Key verb, -dled, -dling, noun

–verb (used with object)

1.	to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.

–verb (used without object)

2.	to lie close and snug; nestle.

3.	to curl up in going to sleep.

–noun

4.	act of cuddling; hug; embrace.

[Origin: 1510–20; perh. back formation from ME cudliche intimate, affectionate, OE cūthlīc, or from ME cuthlechen, OE cūthlǣcan to make friends with; see couth², -ly

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cud·dle Audio Help   (kŭd'l) Pronunciation Key
v.   cud·dled, cud·dling, cud·dles

v.   tr.
To fondle in the arms; hug tenderly. See Synonyms at caress.

v.   intr.
To nestle; snuggle.

n.   The act of cuddling; a hug or embrace.

[Origin unknown.]

cud'dle·some, cud'dly adj.

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